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A Lover That Shows Myongok

 

A lover that shows himself only
in a dream I would call a liar.
But outside of dream I cannot
show myself my own desire.

You there, do not call yourself
a dream, just show yourself to me.

Translated by Constantine Contogenis and Wolhee Choe
From Songs of the Kisaeng
Copyright © 1997 by Constantine Contogenis and Wolhee Choe
Reprinted with the permission of BOA Editions

 
 


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